Provide a safe, positive, and secure classroom environment for eight children using play-based learning activities. Support the lead teacher while facilitating self-help skills and maintaining accurate meal program documentation.
Requirements summary
Requires an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field with specific infant/toddler credits and at least 2 years of experience. Must possess a valid Arizona Driver's license and a level one fingerprint clearance card.
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Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
Mesa
Early
Head
Start -
Mesa,
AZ 85201Position
Type:
Full
TimeEducation
Level: 2
Year
DegreeSalary
Range: $21.00 - $24.39
HourlyTravel
Percentage:
NoneJob
Shift: DaySince 1977, Child Crisis Arizona has been a symbol of hope, responding to the call of our community to prevent and intervene in child abuse and neglect. With unwavering dedication, we have nurtured and strengthened families, evolving our programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. Our mission is to provide children and youth in Arizona a safe environment, free from abuse and neglect by creating strong and successful families. Our Early Head Start programs are ready to hire Teacher II’s to join the team in our Early Education Services Department. We are looking for compassionate, energetic, and dependable individuals committed to building a learning classroom for children receiving services. In this role, you will spend most of your time providing eight children with a fun, positive, safe, and secure classroom environment and supervising and supporting your teacher. Play will guide your day as you create an energetic classroom filled with activities that meet the needs of children’s interests and differing skills. You will encourage responsibility, independence, and problem-solving through open-ended questions while maintaining a clean and organized classroom with your Teacher I support. Meal times are a routine that allows you to help facilitate a variety of self-help skills while ensuring accurate documentation of the CACFP meal program.
QualificationsTo be considered you must have: Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field 2+ years of related experiences Other Early Head Start Requirements include Associate degree in Early Childhood or related field with a minimum of 12 credits related to infant/toddler development OR Unrelated Associates Degree with 120 hours of formal early education training covering ages 0-3 and 480 hours of professional experience in a 0-3 age group setting A clean five-year motor vehicle history and a valid Arizona Driver’s license. A level one fingerprint clearance card or the ability to obtain one prior to starting Spanish/English bilingual capabilities preferred
You are a star candidate if you have the above, and the following: Demonstrate the center’s expectations for sensitivity and competency relating to diversity and cultural awareness. Speak with children in a friendly, positive, courteous manner while listening to children with attention and respect to create a positive learning environment where routines are established through trust. CPR & First Aid Food Handlers Card Dedicated to contributing to a culture of kindness with children in care
Benefits
Paid Time Off
401K With Company Match
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Professional Development Opportunities
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Staff Appreciation Activities
As a valued member of our team,
Child
Crisis
Arizona will provide you: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Heath Savings Account Flexible Spending Account 401K with company match Generous amount of PTO Staff Appreciation Activities Training and ongoing professional development opportunities ***Actual Pay Rates are based on Education and Experience PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear, taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.
Market context
Early Head Start teaching role in Arizona
Arizona Early Head Start programs commonly seek teachers with early childhood credentials, classroom experience, and the required state clearances. This role is competitive because candidates need an associate degree, related experience, a valid Arizona driver’s license, and a level one fingerprint clearance card. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your documents and clearance status before applying.
